Predominant Fish Species

Lake Maps

Fishing Regulations

Angling Opportunities

This fishery is rebuilding slowly after a golden alga bloom in 2012 and several years of low water levels.

Species

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Catfish

Crappie

White Bass

Fishing Cover/Structure

Structure in Brady Creek Reservoir consists of rock/gravel shorelines, a rocky
bluff along the creek, boulders and dead trees. Added to this is an old railroad
bed that can be productive. As with typical West Texas reservoirs, the amount
of good structure available is determined by water level. Aquatic vegetation
is normally on the light side even at high water levels.

Tips & Tactics

Spring is a great time to look for largemouth bass in shallower waters
closer to the bank and up in the creek, since this is their spawning season.
Crankbaits and spinnerbaits have proven very productive. Another technique
would be flipping jigs or plastic worms around dead trees. During summer, use
topwater baits early in the morning or late in the evening and plastic worms
during the hotter part of the day. In winter, just remember to slow down your
retrieve to be successful.

Channel catfish can be caught year round at Brady Creek.
Excellent fishing may be found up in Brady Creek when it is on a rise. Another
good time is in the spring during the spawning season. Popular baits
include liver, shrimp, minnows and stink bait. Blue catfish tend
to be a more open-water fish, so fishing a trotline 4-6 feet deep
in open water can be the way to go. Flathead cats can
be found around dead trees, boulders and cuts in the bluff. September-November
seems to be a period of peak activity for this species. The best
bait
to use is live fish, be it goldfish, shad or sunfish. Crappie fishing
is the best in the spring when they can be found in shallower water
and up in the creek during their spawning season. At other times
crappie may be found in deeper water around the trees or in holes
along the
bluff. During summer, look for crappie around shaded areas such as
boat docks or piers. The best baits include small jigs or live minnows.

The
absolute best fishing for white bass would be
in the early spring up Brady Creek, provided there is flowing water.
At other
times whites may
be found off points and in deeper waters. Favorite baits include small jigs,
spoons or minnow/shad imitating baits. Since this fish does school, look
for surface activity in open water when bass are driving the bait
fish to the surface.

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